Sylbourne came to the UK from Jamaica in 1992 and has spent the past three decades building a life, a family, and a voice for his community in Lewisham.

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An entrepreneur, lawyer, content creator and motivational speaker, Sylbourne has dedicated his career to inspiring people, connecting communities, and being a catalyst for change. He founded the “Politics and You” initiative to educate and empower young people to engage with political decision-making — because, as he believes, the leaders of tomorrow must be equipped to shape their future today.

In 2015, Sylbourne launched the Sylbourne Sydial Show, a thought-provoking talk show showcasing ordinary people doing extraordinary things. During the Covid pandemic, he pioneered “Walk & Talk Motivational Moments”, going live daily from the park to encourage people to stay positive and keep moving forward.

Proudly married with two children, Sylbourne also serves on the board of his local church.

His priorities for Grove Park are clear:

-Safer, cleaner streets where residents feel proud and secure.
-Support for young people, giving them the skills and confidence to succeed.
-Revitalising our high street, backing small businesses and driving regeneration.
-A stronger voice for our community on Lewisham Council.

“I consider my life a platform — unapologetic in its values, determined to connect people, and driven to make a difference,” Sylbourne said. “It would be my honour to represent Grove Park.”